#vacancy #mexico #intellectualproperty Vacancy: IP Legal Co | IPJobs Global
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Vacancy:
IP Legal Counsel at Diageo
Description:
As part of the Global IP Team, has responsibility for the clearance, protection and registration, enhancement and renewal of Diageo’s IP portfolio of trade marks, designs and copyright in connection with Diageo’s global tequila portfolio as well as across a range of markets and/or brand teams, with an initial focus on Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay, Ecuador, Bolivia, Argentina, Chile and the Caribbean.
Work within a team consisting of an General Counsel IP, IP Counsel and other Junior IP Counsel. Having responsibility for a significant portfolio to deliver high-quality, commercially orientated Intellectual Property legal services to Diageo marketing and innovation functions, including responsibility for counselling and effective administration of the relevant trade mark portfolios.
Key outputs may vary over time, however, these typically include:
• Participate effectively as member of a team delivering all aspects of world-class IP legal services.
• Assist in all aspects of trade mark clearance, prosecution, registration, conflicts and renewals for example:
- Conduct preliminary clearance searches; analyze results and prepare draft reports to the business;
- Instruct clearance searches in the relevant territory and analyze results and prepare draft reports to the business;
- File trade mark applications and prosecute through to registration (e.g. deal with examination reports and supporting documentation) via our dedicated agent;
- Review draft opposition / revocation / cancellation notices for trade mark proceedings, collect and collate evidence to support all opposition proceedings and prepare draft supporting observations;
- Manage all relevant data input, liaising with external agents and counsel;
• Review and approve advertising and marketing materials.
• Review and approve product packaging and labels.
• Assist IP Counsel with litigation and other conflict matters involving Diageo’s IP rights.
